Skip to main content
Ivory objects
Object Number 24-24-50/B4170
Display Title Ivory objects
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ivory object, 1 small rounded 1 end, other concentric circle design, with fragme
Classification
  • Utilized ivory
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / <State> / <County> / <City> / Gammai
Intrasite Cemetery U, Grave 2
Additional Geographic Terms Nubia
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.8 cm (9/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 45
Label on object B4170; U5-R9

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Ivory objects with serrated edges
51-16-10/33126 Ivory objects with serrated edges
Utilized ivory
Old Hut Site
Small ivory object with hole
51-16-10/33131 Small ivory object with hole
Utilized ivory
Old Hut Site
Bone or ivory object (mouth piece for skin float)
15-23-10/86085 Bone or ivory object (mouth piece for skin float)
Utilized ivory
Old Hut Site
Image Not Available for Utilized ivory, hollow, small narrow perforation
50-45-10/32926 Utilized ivory, hollow, small narrow perforation
Utilized ivory
Seklowaghataget
Ivory implement with finger grips
51-16-10/33132 Ivory implement with finger grips
Utilized ivory
Old Hut Site
Trumpet-like objects of ivory (fetish holders?)
20-29-50/B2205.1 Trumpet-like objects of ivory (fetish holders?)
Powder Horn
Cameroon
Ivory disk, stopper for float
51-16-10/33148 Ivory disk, stopper for float
Utilized ivory
Old Hut Site
Image Not Available for Part of ivory disc with hole in center
47-13-50/7175 Part of ivory disc with hole in center
Utilized ivory
Jebel Moya
Ivory, worked, incised and perforated
50-45-10/32944 Ivory, worked, incised and perforated
Utilized ivory
Seklowaghataget
Ivory handle, grooved and drilled
50-45-10/32985 Ivory handle, grooved and drilled
Utilized ivory
Kitneapaluk
Utilized ivory, worked, notched at one end
50-45-10/32984 Utilized ivory, worked, notched at one end
Utilized ivory
Kitneapaluk
Utilized ivory, worked, notched at one end and incised at other end
50-45-10/32990 Utilized ivory, worked, notched at one end and incised at other end
Utilized ivory
Kitneapaluk